My Childhood Friend Told Me to Go Marry the Most Beautiful Woman in the Kingdom, So I Seriously Started Improving Myself—and Somehow Ended Up Making Women Fall Hard - Chapter 140.5: Character Introduction (03)

Character Introduction (03)

Foreword

Hello, this is Iko, the author.

Continuing with the character introductions—this time focusing on the members of the Third Knight Order.

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【Character Introduction ⑱: Snake Shadowblow (Commander of the Third Knight Order)】

・Commander of the Third Knight Order

・Appearance: A middle-aged man with sharp, snake-like eyes.
A body with no openings.

・Background: A field commander who leads the Third Knight Order.
He refuses to treat the demon incident as a one-time event and remains committed to cutting it off at the root.
He doesn’t take his subordinates’ lives lightly—and because of that, he is willing to make harsh decisions.

・Personality: An instinct-driven commander.
He shows his emotions openly and speaks roughly, but deeply cares for his comrades.

・Combat Style: Uses a serrated blade known as a snake sword.
Strong in direct combat, but his greatest weapons are his judgment and leadership.

・Current: Commander of the Third Knight Order.

【Character Introduction ⑲: Daitaros (Vice-Commander of the Third Knight Order / Later Fell to Demonhood)  】

・Vice-Commander of the Third Knight Order (at the time)

・Appearance: A large, imposing man.
He had a gentle gaze, and when he smiled, it was bold—but his eyes were sharp.

・Background: Also in charge of finances for the Third Knight Order, supporting both the field and the organization.
However, he was consumed by a demon and became the central figure in the demon incident within the order.
In the end, he was cut down by Commander Adelheid.

・Personality: Originally dependable and caring.
But he was consumed by power and fell apart.

・Combat Style: After falling to demonhood, he gained abnormal physical abilities and magical power.

・Current: Defeated by Adelheid.

【Character Introduction ⑳: Oren Ferna (Captain of the Fifth Unit, Third Knight Order / Later Vice-Commander) 】

・Captain of the Fifth Unit (at the time) → Promoted to Vice-Commander after the demon incident

・Appearance: A reliable, big-sister-type beastwoman (cat).
Her entire body is packed with muscle.

・Background: Led the Fifth Unit and was connected to the slums, the church, and the temporary clinic.
After Daitaros was defeated, she was promoted to Vice-Commander as someone capable of rebuilding the organization.
She is Hort’s direct superior—and once even tortured him when he was suspected of being involved with demons.

・Personality: Serious, steady, and highly responsible.
A caring and dependable type.

・Combat Style: Excels in close combat using claw-like weapons typical of beastkin.

・Current: A central figure in rebuilding the Third Knight Order, now serving as Vice-Commander.

【Character Introduction ㉑: Skoll Shadowblow (Captain of the Third Unit, Third Knight Order)】

・Snake’s younger sister. Captain of the Third Unit.

・Appearance: A seductive, mature woman.
Always wearing a confident smile, with both allure and danger in her presence.

・Background: A capable fighter who operates from behind her brother’s shadow.
Skilled in handling information, she carries an untouchable presence even within the order.

・Personality: Easygoing on the surface, but impossible to read underneath.
A mix of sweet words and cold judgment.

・Combat Style: Specializes in poison and uses poison-based magic.

・Current: Captain of the Third Unit of the Third Knight Order.

【Character Introduction ㉒: Uragar (Captain of the Eleventh Unit, Third Knight Order)】

・Captain of the Eleventh Unit. Head of the gate guards.

・Appearance: A shady-looking smile. Speaks in a Kansai dialect.
Seems carefree, but there are moments when his eyes don’t smile at all.

・Background: As the one in charge of guarding the gates of the royal capital, Hort initially suspected him of being on the demons’ side.
However, he is a man who understands the weight of protecting the gates—and the dirt of real frontline work.

He is also the one who killed Natasha’s father, though the body was never found, leaving her father officially listed as missing.

・Personality: Suspicious, easygoing, and talkative.
But when it matters, he gets serious.
Used to being doubted, and carries a kind of darkness that can swallow even evil.

・Combat Style: Moves with godlike speed and is a master swordsman.
One of the strongest in the Third Knight Order, second only to Snake.

・Current: Captain of the Eleventh Unit.

【Character Introduction ㉓: Brigitte Bram (Captain of the Ninth Unit, Third Knight Order)】

・Captain of the Ninth Unit. A dwarf. Head of the kingdom’s blacksmiths.

・Appearance: Small and flat-chested, yet with a strong presence despite her size.
As a master craftsman, her eyes sparkle whenever something new appears.

・Background: Commander of the Ninth Unit and the one who oversees the kingdom’s blacksmiths.
She is Fururu’s mother and a renowned master blacksmith.
She supports the Third Knight Order through equipment, supply, and maintenance.

She also became well-known as the one who published bra sizing details and measurement methods in the newspapers.

She recognized Hort’s talent for design—and is now scheming to have him create even more types of lingerie.

・Personality: A true craftsman at heart, full of curiosity.
At the same time, she takes good care of others—the type who lets results speak for themselves.

・Combat Style: Though a blacksmith, her weapon handling is top-class.
Her greatest strength lies in her contributions to equipment and gear.

・Current: Constantly researching new ideas in pursuit of better creations.

【Character Introduction ㉔: Falcon Smash (Captain of the Sixth Unit, Third Knight Order)】

・Captain of the Sixth Unit

・Appearance: A massive, muscular build—around two meters tall.
Speaks in an effeminate tone and loves flashy things.

・Background: A subordinate of Marshal Graetz, she infiltrated the Third Knight Order as the Sixth Unit captain for investigative purposes.

She openly identifies as flamboyant, and while her appearance and speech often lead to misunderstandings, she has strong leadership and field skills.

The Sixth Unit tends to attract eccentric members, and her presence keeps them in check. 

・Personality: Bright and bold.
But also sharp-eyed—when it’s time to act, she doesn’t hesitate.

 The type you absolutely don’t want to anger.

・Combat Style: Wields a delicate whip alongside a powerful battle axe.

 A versatile fighter who balances both effectively.

・Current: Has grown comfortable in the Third Knight Order and continues leading the Sixth Unit. 

【Character Introduction ㉕: Daut (Member of the Fifth Unit, Third Knight Order)】

・Member of the Fifth Unit. A tanuki beastman.

・Appearance: A kind-looking middle-aged man with a friendly charm.

・Background: A supportive presence within the Fifth Unit, helping maintain a good atmosphere.
He acted as Hort’s mentor, working alongside him while maintaining connections with the slums and the temporary clinic, and supporting Hort’s actions.

He has a wife, and his daughter was recently born.

・Personality: Kind-hearted.
Keeps the mood light.
Naturally well-liked by others.

・Combat Style: A flexible, support-type fighter.

・Current: Appointed as the captain of the Fifth Unit.

【Character Introduction ㉖: Gantetsu (Member of the Eleventh Unit, Third Knight Order)】

・Member of the Eleventh Unit

・Appearance: Rough and hard to approach.
Sharp, intimidating eyes.

・Background: A man surrounded by shady rumors, with a past connection to Hort.
Because he serves in the gate guard unit, he is often viewed with suspicion.

But in reality, he is simply loyal to his role as a gatekeeper—someone who accepts both the clean and dirty sides of the job.

・Personality: Quiet and hard to read.
Gives off an air where it’s difficult to tell whether he’s an ally or an enemy.

・Combat Style: A close-range, practical fighter.
Has solid defensive strength suited for gatekeeping duties.

・Current: Under Uragar, he is often sent straight into situations that clearly spell trouble.

【Character Introduction ㉗: Gemini (Member of the Sixth Unit, Third Knight Order)】

・Member of the Sixth Unit. Hort’s classmate and friend.

・Appearance: Young, well-built, with a lively and outgoing expression.
When he gets injured, it’s usually dramatic.

・Background: During the fight against Daitaros, he protected Hort and was seriously injured, but returned thanks to Natasha’s treatment.
After recovering, he cornered Hort with things like “Introduce me to some girls” and “Let’s go on a group date.”

In the end, he got pulled into Natasha’s plan—meeting girls through church volunteer work.

・Personality: Seems carefree, but actually quite warm-hearted.
Gets close to people easily.
Sometimes blurts things out without reading the room—but often hits the core of the issue.

・Combat Style: Frontline fighter.
Tough and persistent.

・Current: Part of Hort’s friend group… and also someone Natasha keeps an eye on as a “problem to handle.”

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[Afterword]

Hello, this is Iko, the author.

The Third Knight Order is full of strong personalities, which makes them really fun to write.

The character introductions will continue next time.